Description
Baked Cream Cheese Chicken features irresistible creamy garlic sauce over tender chicken breasts, making it an ideal choice for quick dinners or special gatherings!
Ingredients
- Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
- Olive Oil
- Garlic (minced)
- Chicken Broth
- Cream Cheese (softened)
- Fresh Chives (chopped)
- Paprika
- Salt and Pepper
- Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese (optional)
- Fresh Parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish.
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and paprika, then sear in olive oil until golden.
- Sauté minced garlic in the same skillet until fragrant, then add chicken broth and simmer.
- Stir in softened cream cheese, chopped chives, and season to taste.
- Place chicken in the baking dish, top with the cream cheese mixture, and bake for 25-30 minutes until cooked through.
- Let rest for 5 minutes, garnish with parsley, and serve warm.
Notes
Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
For a lighter option, substitute cream cheese with Greek yogurt or low-fat alternatives.
Make ahead by prepping the dish and refrigerating it overnight.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg